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STORIES FROM THE STATE
WHAT A PREsQUE ISLE DOG DID.
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George Wellington and family went to
church last Sunday, leaving their dog, a
spaniel, shut up in the dining room. Soon
after their departure, the dog was seen to
jump up in chair near a window and de-
liberately poke his nose through a pane of
glass, after which he grabbed one of the
remaining pieces of glass in his teeth, broke
it out, and then thrust his head through the
aperture. Finding he could not get out that
way, he jumped off the chair, ran to win
dow in another part of the room, and Jump
ing, went smashing through the glass into a.
snow-bank on the outside of the house. The
dog escaped without even a scratch and
seemed to rejoice on regaining his liberty.
A VERY PRACTICAL JOKE.
[Bridgton News.1
A good April fool joke was played by a
local horse. Four citizens of this village
went up Highland Lake nearly to its head,
on the LIST of April, A. ID. 1887, where they
took the animal out Of the pung shafts and
left him attached to a lightweight, while
they strayed away, ON fsh-entrapping pur-
pose eagerly intent When at last they
rallied to headquarters, happy in the
bright anticipations of relief for weary bod
les and limbs, they soon discovered to their
chagrin, that their horse had disappeared.
The animal, tired of waiting, had coolly
sauntered home, dragging the weight with
him, leaving his April-fool victims not only
to walk the three miles, but to drag the pung
the entire distance as well,
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sAcAoAHoc COUNTY S. j. COURT
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.

BATH, April 16.
Charles B. Savage VS.. Della Savage The trial
OF this case which began Tuesday last, was
concluded today. The parties to the suit reside
in Cambridgeport Mass. The plaintiff claimed to
recover. by writ OF entry, possession of certain
action was brought by Hannah Savage who de-
ceased December 10, 1882 and was now prose-
cuted by Charles B. Savage, her son and deyisee
The defendant, who is the wife OF an adopted
son, Claimed title under two deeds from Hannah
Savage to her husband, David Savage, to herself
dated September LIST, 1885, Plaintiff attacked the
aeeds from Hannah Savage to David Savage upon
tiiegTound of extortion and dureSs, and the deeds
of DAVID Savage to his defendant, Mary Della
Savage, upQn the ground of undue Influence, de-
ceptiOn and fraud. numerous witnesses were ex-
amined several of whom were from Massachll-
sets, and the testimony was very volumin0us.
Verdict for the defendant The jury also found
the deeds from David Savage to Mary Della Saw
age, OF Sept. 5, 1885, were valid conyeyances OF
the property in suit.
Washington Gilbert. G. W. Larrabee,
N. M. Williams,
K. II. Chaplin.
William Gatchell VS.. Samuel S. Toothaker An
action to recover one-half of two notes, one for
$500, dated February 81 1880, On one month";
and the other for 500, dated April 15, 1880, on
TIVE months, each payable to the order of the
by Robert q. Wilson, and endorsed by William
\. Gatchell and Samuel S. To0thakeT and Samuel S.
Touthaker and William Gatchell respectively.
Gatchen paid both notes at maturity and now
claims TO hold Toothaker as c0indOrser.
Defendant claims that both notes were given for
the accommodation of Gatchell and that the pro-
ceeds thereof were applied TO his own use. On
trial.
Washington Gilbert. Weston Thompson.
J.N.
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BiIiousness

smore general at this season than at any other.
The bitter taste offensive breath, coated tongue,
sick headache, drowsiness, dizziness and loss of
appetite make the victim miserable, and disagree
able to others. Hoods Sarsaparilla combines the
best antiblious remedies Of the vegetable king
dom, in such proportion as to derive their best
medicinal effects without the least disturbance to
the whole system. This preparation is so well
balanced in its actions upon the aimentary canal,
the liver, the kidneys, the stomach, the bowels
and the circulation of the blood, that ii brings
about healthy action Of the entire human organ
ism, restores the appetite, and overc0mes that
tired feeling Try itfhis season.
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The action of Carriers Little Liver Pills is
pleasant, mild and natural. They gently stimu
late the liver and regulate the bowels, but do not
purge. They are sure to please.
aprI2 d&wIw
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RE N Fl Der

Ill MkM Jill
That the All Wool, Pure In
digo Blue "Middlesex" FIan-
mel Suits that we are selling
at $1,000 each in all the reg
uIar sizes worn by men, will
be sold at this price during
this month of April only.
These are extra bargains,
and we are having a good
sale on them, from the fact
that they are so much better
every way than can be found
elsewhere. If you want a blue
suit this season, better Sc
cure 1t now.
Those fine Spring Over.
coats of ours, at Sis. 90,
$500 and $1,000, are the
proper thing for this season.
Careful attention has been
paid to getting them up, and
If you leave your measure
with a tailor you fare no bet
ter-not so well-cost you a
good deal more, and no bet
ter fitting or wearing gar
ment. We have cheaper ones
at $500, $500, $1,000 and
$500.
Our fine Trousers or Panta-
looms for Gents and Young
Men in Fine Mixtures, PIaids
and Stripes, are attracting
considerable notice.
We keep ordering new
goods from our factory every
day.
Better come in and see our
new styles in Boys and Chill.
dren's Suits.
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The meath Rate.
Diseases.

The whole number of deaths in the city for
last week was 9, from the following
causes:
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HARPER's BAzAR-Tbis beautiful weekly pub
LEGATION is a welcome visitor to the parlor circle
The number for the ensuing week has been re-
ceiYed by N. G. Fessenden 464 Congress street.
Takea d. X. and be o. X See advertisement.
mars deodGm
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or any article that goes to furnish
house, that ON the LIST day OF May we
shall DISCONTINUE our practice OF
PREPARING the FREIGHT ON all goods
sold by us. We are driven to this be-
cause we cannot find out what the new
rates will be on and after April 5th. We
feel, however, that IL will be against us,
as the freights will be higher than hith-
ert0, and while we are anxious to sell
goods at the lowest possible PROFIT,
we cannot pay higher rates OF FREIGHTS
than we have been doing, without AID
YANCING the PRICE OF our GOODS,
and we cannot do this without giving
timely warning. Therefore, please read
and do not forget that on and after the
LIST day OF May we shall not PREPAY
the FREIGHT ON goods. All Freight
charges on everything bought from us
will have to be paid by the purchaser
when IL arrives at Its destination. We
shall be pleased to hear from all our
customers, or from any new ones that
wish to patronize us during this month,
and can assure them that we have the
largest stock In all kinds OF House Furn-
ishings to select from, now carried east
OF NEW YORK, aud that persons who
are DESTROYS OF FURNISHING their
HOUSESin whole or In part, cannot find
better selection OF
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LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH.
MARRIAGES.

Camden.
DIR. o. W. Stone, P. B. Cooper. NJ. s. Leach.
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THE STATE.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

The Law Court has decided for the defend
ant IN the case of Ellen +. Briggs against
the Lewiston & Auburn Horse Railroad Co.
The company. acting under the authority of
the legislature and the city council of Au-
burn, had lowered the grade of the street to
the injury, as she claimed, of defendants
land, and she thereupon sued the company
for damages. The court holds that the COM
pany had the right to locate and maintain its
road without providing additional compensa-
tion to the land owner, and in so doing COM
mitted no injury
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Dyspepsia and Malaria

Dyspepsia and Malaria
81 had been sick for several years, being trou-
bled chiefly with dyspepsia and malaria. l had
medical attendance but only grew worse until one
day in February my wife bought me bottle'of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which seems to have entirely
cured me, as have not been troubled by any all
ment since taking it. consider 1t very yalua-
Bile medicine" JOHN ERsKINE, Chillicothe, Ohio.
81 have taken not quite bottle Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and must say it is one of the best medi-
cnes for giving appetite and regulating the d.
gestive organs, that ever heard of. 1t did me q
great deal Of good" Mrs. N. A. STANLEY, Can
astota, N. Y.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
by {. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
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THE SEPARATION

AhE
The party on the steamer had already ar
rived, and many of them had left Guaymas
for good. They and the people on the sloop
were alike suffering from the effects of the
life they had led for two months. Mr.. Eaton,
who weighed 213a pounds at the commence
ment of his life as a colonist, had shrunk to
ITS; Mr.. Fletcher had fallen away from 204
pounds to 10, and Mr.. Rowe weighed 116
pounds instead Of the 154 at which he TIMED
the scales when he arrived in Mexico. So
much for Top0lobampo mush and the life of
a pioneer. The Maine people could con-
graduate themselves, however, that they
were all alive.
Mr.. Rowe found home in the house of
Mr.. j. M. Schnierle at Hermosillo. Mr..
Schnierle played the part of a true friend,
furnished his wandering countryman with
board and lodging for three weeks and de-
clined to be reeompensed when at the end of
that time Mr.. Rowe left for Maine.
LOCATIONS OF THE MAINE PEOPLE.
OF the Maine colonists, when Mr.. Rowe
last heard from them, Kerry, Lewis and
Fletcher were in Guaymas, waiting for a
chance to get to California. Howard Chase
was working in brick yard in Nogales. Mr..
Turner and Mr.. Eaton and his family were
in Los Angeles, California; Osman Stubs
was working for the Mexican government
on a telegraph line; G. E. Chase had found
work in place between Nogales and Hem
mosillo, and Capt. Bunker and his family
were still at Topolobampo Bay.
Mr.. Rowe having received money from his
friends, came home by rail, stopping univ
for short rest In Chicago
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1850 o'clock Rev. G. II. Daniels opened the
topic Responsibilities Of Christian Pro-
fession, Rev. A. III. Wright spoke from
the topic Responsibility sof not confessing
Christ" The general feeling of many Is
that non-confession OF Christ is a release
from responsibility. The speaker showed
the falsity of this by Christ's own words.
In the Lords view non-colfessian is denial,
such are hostile to Christ. Some delay the
duty through distrust Of themselves; some
confess Christ in their hearts, but not pub
licly; some who propose not to confess, but
all incur heavy responsibility.
The discussion was continued by the Rev.
J.. Ii. Hallock, Deacon Richard Abbott,
Reys; c. A. Marsh, and F. I. .Bayley.. After
which very interesting, well attended and
valuable session of conference was closed.
The thanks of the conference were extended
to the church and its workers, also to the
Portland and Rochester Railroad. Delight
full hospitality was extended by the ladies of
Wilhston church, both at noon and night,
which greatly added to the interest of the
conference.
The next meeting will be held with the
Woodford's Congregational church in June.
The Rev. b. p. Snow was appointed preacher.
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improvements at Poland Spring.

The extensive alterations on 1.-THE Office of
the Poland Spring House are nearly COM
pleted. Two large open fire places are add
ed, one finished in terra Gotta, and the other
in fancy tile, and both are adorned with
beautiful modern mantles The office will
be finished in oak, and when completed it
will be as fine as any in New England The
Messrs. Kicker are also putting three story
addition on as gymnasium, club room, etc.,
which will be finished by the opening of the
season of 1887 in June The new road from
the hotels to the Maine Central railroad de-
pot at Danville Junction, which was COM
menced last fall. will be finished as soon as
the snow is off, and be completed in season
for the summer business This road runs
through a very picturesque section, and as
soon as it is ready the proprietors of the ho-
tells Will put on fine line of tally-ho coaches
to run in connection with the elegant cars of
the Maine Central railroad. Six spirited
horses will be attached to each coach, and
the ride from Danville junction to the hotels
will be one of the pleasantest features of the
trip. Plans are to be made by John Calvin
Stevens of Portland, for a row of six cot
tages, each costing from $4,000 to $4,000. The
grounds of each are to be large, and will ex-
tend from the Poland Spring House to the
Mansion House. They win be ready for occu-
pancy by the season of 1888. G. II. III.
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Mr., Renson,s Portraits.

The Boston Journal thus speaks of the
work of Mr.. Benson, the new teacher of the
Portland Art Drawing School:
Next to this work we should be inclined
to class Mr. Frank w. Benson's portraits as
the most interesting of the figure paintings
They have at first sight no very striking
qualities, and you might walk around the
gallery three or four times before you were
drawn to give them much attention. Yet
their quietness is their strength finally; their
subjects are people not particularly distin-
guished, maybe, but Mr.. Benson introduces
us to all that is most attractive in them. The
pictures show hand that will become
stronger and surer as experience gives new
confidence; little more care in drawing the
arms and right hand would improve No. 80,
and No: SO shows little stiffness in pose,
although this, indeed, may be character
istic; But altogether these portraits are evil
IDENTIFY fine likenesses, and showing the
inner nature as well as that, which is, after
all, one of their charms. Mr.. Benson is evil
IDENTIFY much needed addition to the ranks
of our portrait painters
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MUSIC AND DRAM a,
THE WAGES OF SIN.


The Spirit of the Times, one of the leading
theatrical authorities of the country, speak
ing of Mr.. Maubury and his play "The
Wages of Sin.' which will be produced at
Portland Theatre, Friday and Saturday,
says THE story is so dramatically told and
the acting is so excellent throughout that the
audience are aroused to enthusiasm and
weary themselves with applause. The OBJ
ylous moral OF the melodrama is that The
Wages of Sin is Death but the moral which
pleases the audience most Is that there is
great deal OF human nature in clergyman
Grimmer's orchestra will play the follow
ing programme:
0verture-Morning, Noon and Night. .Suppe
Maltzes-Die Nenetianer .............. LSDltZky
Schottisehe-Dream of Love (by request Casey
Galop-Wheelmans new Spring
D.v.I. ENTERTAINMENT.
Tonight the opening entertainment in the
Deering Village improvement Society course
will be given at Lewis Hail. Deering, at 7.45
o'clock. 1t will consist of beautiful living
pictures, seventeen in number, piano solo by
Miss Hooper, and cornet solo by Mr.. Perkins,
and the pantomime of the "Mistletoe Bough."
sTocKBRDGE COURSE.
Miss Couthoui has changed her date and
will come in the Stockbridge course with the
Ruggles Street Quartette, March I'd. The
Arclamenas will take her place next week.
The Temple Quartette will give concert be-
fore the Stoddard lecture April 9th. which
takes the place of Stanley.
w. II. Ii. MURRAY.
Mr.. W. II. II. Murray afforded the enter
tainment in the Stockbridge course last eve
ming taking the place of Nye and Riley who
,alI "a a. II
Nye's serious illness. Mr.. Murray is so we'll
known as preacher, lecturer and writer. that
1t was certain what he might have to offer
would prove interesting He read his story,
published two years ago if we are not mis-
taken in Harper's Magazine, entitled "How
John Norton, the trapper, passed his Christ
mas" The story is tale of the Adiron-
dacks, how the rough but kindly John Nor
ton, the trapper, and comrade Wild Bill,
mede poor woman, in dismal hut near
by Johns log cabin, happy, with Christmas
gifts. The tale is touchingly written and
john Norton can best be described as a sort
of Cooper's Natty Bumps, made famous in
the Deerslayer series. Mr.. Murray read the
story in simple straightforward way and
was frequently interrupted by ripples OF
laughter. There was very good sized au-
dience present.
NOTES.
Seats for Mr.. G. E. Bottoms lecture on
Paris and the Four Napoleons, to be given
at City Hall tonight, in the Y. NJ. G. A.
course. should be secured at Stockbridge's.
The sale of seats for the Devils Auction
Will begin at the theatre box Office to-mor-
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The chaIcedony.

Schooner Chalcedony of Machias, as for
merly reported, was wrecked on the Shark
Rocks in the gale of the 14th. Capt. w. A.
johnson says that he left Portland Thursday
night. Friday morning about five o'clock
when near Davis Strait the wind was blow
ing gale and thick snow, and he anchored
his vessel where she rode until four o'clock
p. m, when the chains parted and the crew
took to the boat. and landed on Barter's Is
land, where they were cared for by Judson
Maloney and by him brought to RockIand
Tuesday. The schooner drifted on to the
Shark Rocks where she went to pieces.
Franklin Trussell bought the wreck and will
save what there is to be saved, which will be
but little
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I4arpsweII steamboat Company.

The Hapswell Steamboat Company are
negotiating with parties in New York city
for an elegant excursion steamer capable of
carrying from 400 to 600 passengers. The
company proposes to run this new steamer
during the summer months, making two ex-
cursions daily from Portland to Harpswell
and return, touching at Long Island, Little
Chebeague, and jerks Great Chebeague)
one excursion to be made in the forenoon,
and the other in the afternoon. This, in adj
dition to the other boats, will give the pub
lie an excellent service between Portland,
Harpswell and the intermediate landings.
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BRIEF JoTTiNcs.

There were over fifty new members added
TO the Portland Club ON Monday night.
The Maine mackerel catch for 1886 was
1920 barrels against 1903, 1856 barrels for 1885.
The steamer Sarnia, of the Dominion line,
left Halifax for this port yesterday, and will
be due here this morning.
The mercury began to fall quite rapidly af-
ter o'clock last evening, and the snow
ceased falling
The Willis Chautauqua Circle will meet
this evening with Miss Laura Hutchinson,
No. 1856 Spring street.
Mr.. Charles L. Fox lectures in Boston for
one of the literary societies next Tuesday
lie will not be at home Saturday.
Yesterday was not very cold, but it was
very disagreeable, a cold, damp snow falling
all day long.
One of pair of horses belonging to r. f.
Jackson of White Rock, and employed in
hauling ice in this city, dropped dead on Fore
street yesterday afternoon.
The prison inspectors, Messrs. Porter,
Bean and 0sgood, made their usual quarter
ly inspection Of the Jail yesterday, and were
much pleased with its condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. b. Small, No. 16 Cushman
street, gave very pleasant whist party last
evening. Refreshments were served in the
parlors.
Mr.. A. Keith, the jeweller, wishes to state
that he is not the gentleman of that name re-
ported to have bought the horse Honest
Lolita" for $1,000
A powerful pump has been connected with
the artesian well at the United States Hotel.
e. S. Hamlen & Co. are putting new
boiler in their cooperage shop on Commercial
street
The boat house at the end of Randall &
McAllister's wharf has been removed, and
the wharf will be extended to the harbor
commissioners line tc accommodate the
firms business.
The Boston Association of the alumni of
Colby University will hold their sixth ami
versary at the Revere House, Boston, Thurs
day, Feb. oath, at 8 p m, with dinner at 9
p. m.
r. w. Savage Il Son, Kittery, took first
prize for White AIinorcas, at the Boston
poultry show, on cock, hen, cockerel and pull
let, and second, third, fourth and fifth prizes
on hen. W. Sargent & Son, of Kittery, took
a prize for Bantams.
A correspondent says that if many people
who have suffered serious sickness in their
families from the stencil arising from rodents
killed by the use of Trough on Rats had
known the cause, the use of that poison
would be discontinued.
Landlord Martin, at the Falmouth Hotel
has begun the work of putting the house in
hrst-class shape. The rotunda is now being
decorated, and when the work there is fin
lshed the gentlemen's parlor will be newly
carpeted and furnished. Decorators and up
holsterers will be at work in the house for
three months to come.
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The Cutler Chute.

The Union Mutual Life Insurance Compa-
ny are putting Cutler Chute into their
building. The patent consists of a glass
chute about six inches wide and one inch
deep, sufficiently large to receive the largest
letters 1t extends from the highest floor to
the corridor on the first floor. On each land
ing apertures are made in the tube, and all
the occupants of offices on any floor have to
do is to step along and deposit their letters
in the slide, and they drop to the box below.
In the lower corridor Postmaster Palmer has
kindly consented to put U. S. letter box
which will receive the mail Of the entire
building
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LongfeIIow lodge. K. OF ..

There was large attendance at the ami
yersary of Longfellow Lodge, No. 43, X. of
p, at their Castle Hall last evening. The
numbers on the programme were rendered to
great satisfaction and enceres were numer-
GUS. Miss Anna F. Pitchers guitar solo de-
serves Special mention. 1t was received
with marked appreciation and an encore was
demanded. At the conclusion of the enter
tainment there was an order of eleven dances
for which Chandler furnished the music.
The occasion will be remembered by all
present as most enjoyable one. The mem
beers of the lodge feel greatly indebted to Mr..
M. bennett of Lewiston, who very finely
read several selections.
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Society of Art.

The Portland Society of Art held its an
nual meeting at its house last evening. There
was good attendance. The following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
President-Chas f. Libby
Vice Presidents-y; 7. Baxter, II. B. Brown.
Secretary-M Il. Gilbert.
Treasurer-T. j. Little.
Librarian-F. A. Tompson.
Executive Committee-C. f. Davis, Dr. +. H.
Gerrish, 9. f. Kimball, G. III. Moore, j. @.
Stevens, Mrs. j. K. Blabon, Miss /. A. Blanchard,
Miss Alice Howes, Joseph P. Thompson, w. s.
Lowell.
The reports of the different officers show
ed the society to be in prosperous condi-
ton.
A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. A.
d. Smith for his gift to the Society of case
for drawings.
After the meeting the board of manage
ment held meeting for organization.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Cape Elizabeth William ii. Kincaid to Melvina
Ii. Merriman, land. 81 and consideration.
Orr's Isand-James s. Farr to Charles Lord,
land and buildings. $3.50.
Aliens Corner-James M. Littleheld to Deering
Land Company, land and buildings. 81 and con-
sideration.